Compare Prescription Weight Loss Options UK
Orlistat vs Ozempic - Understanding Your Weight Loss Options
When researching prescription weight loss treatments in the UK, you'll encounter various options including orlistat and injectable medications like Ozempic. Orlistat works differently - it's an oral capsule that blocks approximately one third of dietary fat absorption in your gut, rather than affecting appetite hormones. This makes it suitable for many adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or 28+ with weight-related health conditions, following clinical assessment.
Orlistat 120mg - Prescription Strength Weight Management
Orlistat 120mg capsules may help support weight management when used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity. Our generic orlistat starts from just £16.89 for a 2-week supply (42 capsules), or £15.20 with discount code EDM10. For longer treatment, our 12-week supply (252 capsules) costs £95.99, reduced to £86.39 with EDM10 - offering excellent value for sustained weight management support.
Xenical vs Generic Orlistat - Same Active Ingredient
Xenical 120mg and generic orlistat contain identical active ingredients at the same dose. The key difference is cost - generic orlistat offers the same clinical effect at a lower price. Xenical 4-week supplies cost £42.99 (£38.69 with EDM10) compared to generic orlistat at £32.99 (£29.69 with EDM10), saving approximately £9 monthly. Both require prescription following online clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers.
Alli 60mg - Lower Strength Option
Alli 60mg provides half the dose of prescription-strength orlistat, offering a lower-strength starting point. Available from £28.99 for 4 weeks (£26.09 with EDM10), Alli may be suitable for those preferring a gentler approach. However, prescription-strength orlistat 120mg typically provides more comprehensive weight management support when clinically appropriate.
How Orlistat Works for Weight Management
Orlistat works locally in your digestive system by inhibiting lipase enzymes that break down dietary fat. This prevents approximately one third of consumed fat from being absorbed, with unabsorbed fat passing naturally through your body. Unlike appetite suppressants, orlistat doesn't affect your brain - it works specifically in your gut to reduce calorie intake from dietary fat.
Online Prescription Process
Our streamlined process makes accessing prescription weight loss treatment straightforward. Complete our online health questionnaire covering your medical history, current medications, and BMI information. A UK-licensed prescriber reviews your assessment and, if clinically appropriate, issues your prescription. Your medication is then dispensed by our GPhC-registered Leicester pharmacy and dispatched with next-day delivery. Use code EDM10 at checkout for 10% off every order.
Treatment Suitability and Safety
Orlistat may be suitable for adults aged 18+ with a BMI of 30 or above, or 28+ with weight-related health conditions like type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. Most side effects are gastrointestinal and can be minimised by keeping meals low in fat (approximately 15g per meal). A daily multivitamin taken at bedtime is recommended, as orlistat may reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
